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TAXATION DEPARTMENT FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC NEKEDE OWERRI
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT
Department of Taxation is one of the departments in the School of Business and Management Technology of Federal Polytechnic Nekede Owerri. The department started with its first set of students in 2014/2015 Academic Session at National Diploma level. Since then the department has developed to the level that it now has both National Diploma and Higher National Diploma programmes both of which have been accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). The 1st Head of Department in taxation department was Dr. Maxwell Ekwerike while the present head of Department is Oparaugo, Stephen C. The department was created out of the Accountancy department, where most of the lecturers in the department were drawn from. Taxation department is one of the nine academic departments in the school of Business and management Technology of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri. The followings are some of the lecturers that are facilitating proceedings in the department:
NAMES OF LECTURERS IN THE DEPARTMENT WITH THEIR QUALIFICATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
S/N | NAME | QUALIFICATIONS |
1 | Dr. Oparaugo, Stephen C. (HOD) | Ph.D M.Sc, MBA, PGDM, PGDE, HND,(C.N.A.) (ACTI) |
2 | Iheonunekwu, Chidi Israel | MBA, PGDM, HND, (C.N.A.) (ACTI) |
3 | Obinwanne, Steadfast | M.Sc., B.Sc., ACA, (ACTI) |
4 | Anaeme, Marcellinus Chimobi | HND, (ACTI) |
5. | Amadi, Lambert Onyemere (Part-time) | MBA, PGDE, B. Sc., (ACTI) |
VISION STATEMENT
TO BECOME A HUB FOR GROOMING QUALITY TAX PROFESSIONALS.
MISSION
To provide quality tax education necessary to prepare our students to face business challenges, proffer support to the government tax efforts and to appreciate the value of ethical behavior and reputation.
PROGRAMME/COURSE OBJECTIVES
The ND Taxation diploma holder should be able to:
i Apply knowledge of the principles of taxation to various situations,
ii Apply the basic knowledge of the administration and practice in both private and public sectors,
iii Assist in the collection and integration of basic financial data for use in the decisions,
iv Prepare tax statements,
v Assist in the preparation of short and long term tax plans,
vi Collect and collate relevant tax information to aid Management and Administrators in making fiscal decisions,
vii interpret basic statistical and financial data for tax purposes,
viii Participate effectively in carrying out survey and feasibility studies on Tax,
ix Set up and successfully manage a private enterprise.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Entry requirements into the National Diploma programme are:
- GCE Ordinary Level or its equivalent (Teachers Grade II, WASC, SSCE, NABTEB, NECO, VEI with at least five credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and any other three subject from the following; Economics/Commence, Business Methods, Principles of Accounts, Literature in English, History, Statistics, Geography, Government, Agricultural Science/Biology obtained at not more than two sitting.
- Pass in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) with at least the minimum cut-off points.
SCOPE/COURSES
FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC NEKEDE, OWERRI, TAXATION DEPARTMENT
ND I FIRST SEMESTER
S/N | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CU | CH | DEPT. |
1. | GNS 101 | USE OF ENGLISH | 2 | 2 | HUM |
2. | GNS 111 | HIV/AIDS , PSYCHO-ACTIVE SUBSTANCES (DRUG ABUSE) AND USE OF CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION | 2 | 2 | SOCIAL SC. |
3. | ACC 111 | PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I | 4 | 4 | ACC |
4. | BAM 112 | BUSINESS MATHEMATICS I | 3 | 3 | MATHS/STAT. |
5. | BAM 113 | PRINCIPLES OF LAW | 3 | 3 | SOCIAL SC. |
6. | BAM 114 | PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS I | 2 | 2 | SOCIAL SC. |
7. | BAM 211 | PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT I | 2 | 2 | BAM |
8. | TAX 111 | PRINCIPLES OF TAXATION | 3 | 3 | TAX |
9. | TAX 112 | INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) I | 2 | 2 | COMP. |
10. | MKT 112 | PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING | 3 | 3 | MKT. |
TOTAL | 26 | 26 |
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ND I SECOND SEMESTER
S/N | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CU | CH | DEPT. |
1. | GNS 102 | COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH I | 2 | 2 | HUM |
2. | EED 126 | INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP | 2 | 2 | TAX |
3. | ACC 121 | PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II | 4 | 4 | ACC |
4. | BAM 122 | BUSINESS MATHEMATICS II | 3 | 3 | MATHS/STAT. |
5. | BAM 124 | PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS II | 3 | 3 | SOCIAL SC. |
6. | BAM 214 | BUSINESS LAW | 2 | 2 | SOCIAL SC. |
7. | BAM 221 | PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT II | 2 | 2 | BAM |
8. | TAX 121 | TAXATION ADMINSTRATION IN NIGERIA | 3 | 3 | TAX |
9. | TAX 122 | INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) II | 3 | 3 | COMP. |
10. | GNS 122 | CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION | 2 | 2 | SOCIAL SC. |
11. | URP 120 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS | 1 | 1 | URP |
TOTAL | 27 | 27 |
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ND II FIRST SEMESTER
S/N | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CU | CH | DEPT. |
1. | GNS 228 | RESEARCH METHODS I | 2 | 2 | TAX |
2. | BAM 212 | BUSINESS STATISTICS | 3 | 3 | MATHS/STAT. |
3. | ACC 211 | FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I | 3 | 3 | ACC |
4. | ACC 212 | COST ACCOUNTING | 3 | 3 | ACC |
5. | ACC 213 | AUDITING | 2 | 2 | ACC |
6. | EED 216 | PRACTICE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP; | 2 | 2 | TAX |
7. | TAX 211 | PERSONAL INCOME TAXATION | 3 | 3 | TAX |
8. | TAX 212 | TAXATION OF COMPANIES | 3 | 3 | TAX |
9. | TAX 213 | MISCELLANEOUS TAXATION | 3 | 3 | TAX |
10. | GNS 230 | GENERAL BIOLOGY | 2 | 2 | SC. TECH. |
11. | GNS 201 | USE OF ENGLISH II | 2 | 2 | HUM |
TOTAL | 28 | 28 |
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ND II SECOND SEMESTER
S/N | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CU | CH | DEPT. |
1. | BAM 222 | BUSINESS STATISTICS II | 3 | 3 | MATHS/STAT. |
2. | ACC 221 | FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING II | 3 | 3 | ACC |
3. | ACC 225 | PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING | 2 | 2 | ACC |
4. | TAX 229 | PROJECT | 3 | 3 | TAX |
5. | PAD 111 | ELEMENTS OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | 2 | 2 | PA |
6. | PAD 211 | INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC FINANCE | 2 | 2 | BF |
7. | TAX 221 | INTRODUCTION TO TAX AUDIT AND INVESTIGATION | 2 | 2 | TAX |
8. | TAX 222 | TAX LAWS AND PRACTICE | 3 | 3 | TAX |
9. | TAX 223 | INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAALIZED COMPANES TAXATION | 3 | 3 | TAX |
10. | TAX 224 | INDIRECT TAXATION | 3 | 3 | TAX |
11. | GNS 202 | COMMUNICATION IN ENGLIH II | 2 | 2 | HUM |
TOTAL | 28 | 28 |
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HND I FIRST SEMESTER
S/N | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CU | CH | DEPT. |
1. | ACC 315 | QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES | 3 | 3 | BAM |
2. | ACC 321 | ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I | 4 | 4 | ACC |
3. | TAX 311 | REVENUE LAWS | 4 | 4 | TAX |
4. | TAX 312 | ADVANCED PERSONAL TAXATION I | 4 | 4 | TAX |
5. | TAX 313 | BUSINESS TAXATION I | 4 | 4 | TAX |
6. | PAD 313 | PUBLIC FINANCE | 3 | 3 | BF |
7. | ACC 317 | MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM | 2 | 2 | COMP. |
8. | GNS 301 | USE OF ENGLISH II | 2 | 2 | HUM |
9. | GNS 314 | GNERAL PHYSICS | 2 | 2 | SC. TECH. |
TOTAL | 28 | 28 |
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HND I SECOND SEMESTER
S/N | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CU | CH | DEPT. |
1. | ACC 326 | PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING I | 3 | 3 | ACC |
2. | ACC 411 | ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING II | 4 | 4 | ACC |
3. | ACC 415 | MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING I | 3 | 3 | ACC |
4. | TAX 314 | TAXATION OF E-COMERS | 3 | 3 | ACC |
5. | TAX 321 | ADVANCED PERSONAL TAXATION II | 4 | 4 | TAX |
6. | TAX 322 | BUSINESS TAXATION | 4 | 4 | TAX |
7. | GNS 228 | RESEARCH METHOD | 4 | 4 | TAX |
8. | GNS 302 | COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH II | 2 | 2 | HUM |
9. | GNS 325 | GENERAL BIOLOGY | 2 | 2 | SC. TECH. |
TOTAL | 29 | 29 |
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HND II FIRST SEMESTER
S/N | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CU | CH | DEPT. |
1. | TAX 411 | TAX AUDIT AND INVESTIGATION I | 3 | 3 | ACC |
2. | TAX 412 | INTERNATIONAL TAXATION I | 4 | 4 | TAX |
3. | TAX 413 | OIL AND GAS TAXATION I | 4 | 4 | TAX |
4. | TAX 414 | TAX PRACTICE I | 4 | 4 | TAX |
5. | TAX 416 | SOLID MINERALS TAXATION | 3 | 3 | TAX |
6. | EED 413 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT | 2 | 2 | TAX |
7. | GNS 401 | COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH IV | 2 | 2 | HUM |
8. | ACC 413 | FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | 3 | 3 | BF |
9. | ACC 427 | ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING III | 3 | 3 | ACC |
TOTAL | 28 | 28 |
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HND II SECOND SEMESTER
S/N | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CU | CH | DEPT. |
1. | TAX 421 | TAX AUDIT AND INVESTIGATION II | 3 | 3 | ACC |
2. | ACC 425 | MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING II | 3 | 3 | ACC |
3. | TAX 422 | INTERNATIONAL TAXATION II | 4 | 4 | TAX |
4. | TAX 423 | OIL AND GAS TAXATION II | 4 | 4 | TAX |
5. | TAX 424 | TAX PRACTICE II | 4 | 4 | TAX |
6. | TAX 425 | TAXATION STRATEGY, RISKS AND ETHNIC | 2 | 2 | TAX |
7. | TAX 427 | TAX MANAGEMENT | 3 | 3 | TAX |
8. | TAX 429 | PROJECT | 4 | 4 | TAX |
TOTAL | 27 | 27 |
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ARREARS OF SPECIALIZATION/SPECIALTIES
- Tax Laws
- Direct Tax
- Indirect Tax
- Petroleum Tax
- Solid Mineral
- Property Tax
- International Taxation
- Tax Audit
- Financial Accounting
DEPARTMENTAL INTRODUCTION
The department is committed to producing quality graduates to meet the manpower needs for tax compliance and consultancy.
Graduates of the department of Taxation can typically go on to prepare taxes or work on the collection sides of taxes.
Job opportunities are also available through the government for graduates who want to work as tax examiners, tax collectives and revenue agents. A graduates of the department of Taxation can hold any of these positions:
- A tax auditor
- A tax consultant
- A tax manager
- A revenue agent
- A tax policy analyst
- A tax recruiter
- Income tax analyst
- Property tax analyst
- International tax analyst
DEPARTMENTAL STUDENT LEADERS FOR 2019/2020 SESSION
S/N | NAME | POSITION |
1. | Akor, Henry Nkem | President |
2. | Ikwuakolam, Thelma Chinwendu | Vice President |
3. | Nnaji, Joy Ugonma | Secretary General |
4. | Abazie, Macson Chijioke | Asst. Secretary General |
5. | Otuko, Itohowo Sunday | Financial Secretary |
6. | Chioma, Adiukwu | Treasurer |
7. | Ojukwu, Wisdom Chinedum | Director of Welfare |
8. | Obidinnu, Sarah Success | Director o f Publicity |
9. | Ejindu, Amarachi Cherish | Director of Ethics |
10. | Ezeala, Emeka Chinonso | Director of Sports |
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